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The Forestry Corps
Mr. Clemett describes in general how troops were mustered to the front line and details the responsibilities of his own unit
Becoming a Bugler
Mr. Clemett describes his enlistment and accepting a special role with his unit.
Front Line Reinforcements
Mr. Clemett discusses his pride in joining the army and being prepared to go to the front line.
Taking Prisoners
Smokey tells us about patrolling for and taking prisoners in the winter of ‘44.
Winter in Italy
Smokey describes some of the conditions they faced during the winter of ‘44.
Mouse Holing
Smokey talks about the procedure of "Mouse Holing" used in the Battle of Ortona.
Shoe Mines and S-Mines
When the German’s were retreating from a position the only thing they left behind were mines. Smokey tells us about two types of mines they used.
Wounded in Action
Smokey was injured by a piece of shrapnel near Mt. Etna. He speaks about being injured and returning to action.
From England to Sicily
Smokey talks about his journey from England to Sicily
First Successful Amphibious Landing
The Allies first successful amphibious landing in the Second World War took place on July 10, 1943, at Pachino, Sicily. Smokey tells us about that landing.
Reaction to Dieppe
Smokey gives us his account of the Dieppe Raid and who he felt was responsible for the raid. He also tells of the reaction of the Canadian troops that were not involved in the raid.
Ack-Ack on the Monacher of Bermuda
Smokey talks about heading overseas on the Monacher of Bermuda and why he was assigned to the ack-ack.
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